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Page !1 THE SPIRIT SPRING/SUMMER 2019
The SpiritSt. Katharine of Siena
SPRING/SUMMER 2019NEWSLETTER FOR THE ST. KATHARINE OF SIENA COMMUNITY
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2019!
HIGH SCHOOL DESTINATIONS…Agnes IrwinKate Ceppa Blake Stefan
Archbishop CarrollSophia DiGiovanni Kate Gilbert Mark Gilbert Ryan Spellman
Conestoga High School Sofia Garvey Jack Kelly Kathleen Sisian
Episcopal Franny Gallagher Michael Martillotti
Haverford Brendan Leary
LaSalle Joe Gleason
Malvern Prep Dylan O’Connor
Merion Mercy Grace Flood Ryan Grant Madison McCormick
Chloe Steinman Lizzie Ciminero
Notre Dame Claire Brogan Sydney Dalton Scarlett Hart Margo Kemp Julia Pyfer
Radnor High SchoolGracie Bookbinder Bridget Burke Cate Ciminero Ryan Covello Amelia Dole Meghan Dole
Shipley Brandon Lee Ethan Lee
St. Joseph’s Prep Charlie McKernan Jimmy Miller Vincent Riley Finn McNamara Ryan Raiser Villa Maria Emma Maher Natalie Rockich Emma Herrick
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ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Kneeling left to right: Mark Gilbert (Archbishop Carroll), Ryan Raiser (St. Joseph Preparatory School), Ryan Spellman (Archbishop Carroll), Joe Gleason (Devon Preparatory School & La Salle College High School)
Standing: left to right: Blake Stefan (Academy of Notre Dame, Archbishop Carroll, & Agnes Irwin School), Cate Ciminero (Merion Mercy Academy), Sophia DiGiovanni (Archbishop Carroll), Franny Gallagher (Academy of Notre Dame), Emma Herrick (Villa Maria Academy), Kate Gilbert (Archbishop Carroll), Natalie Rockich (Villa Maria Academy), Bridget Burke (Archbishop Carroll)
ACADEMIC GRANTS EARNED TOTALING OVER $374,000!
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GETTING TO KNOW Mary DePetris• Has been teaching a total of 28 years, 20 years at SKS • Married to her husband James for 36 years • Grew up in Marlton, NJ and attended Holy Cross High School • Earned a BA in Elementary Education from Glassboro State and an
MA in Special Education from Trenton State • Has 4 daughters: Jennifer, Jill, Jacqueline & Jamie - ALL attended
SKS!
SKS TECHNOLOGYIt has been an exciting year in 6th, 7th and 8th grade technology classes! Representatives from Uncommon Individual Foundation came weekly to help the 7th and 8th grade classes learn how to code in the languages of CSS, JavaScript, and HTML on the BSD platform. The students made their first website, an online recipe, animated aquarium, trivia game and most recently learned how to create a parallax effect. The representatives also brought 3D printing, a CAD design program called Tinkercad, and virtual reality into the classroom. The students participated in various maker competitions, to make the best design on Tinkercad.
Above, our older students learned how virtual reality works and looks like in real time.
On the left, Mrs. DePetris is teaching some of our younger students how augmented reality works with hands on experience.
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SKS GOES WEST! Left: Pete Lively & Julie Hayes enjoy the hoedown!
Below: Ryann McCoy (L) snd Maddie Hayes (R) are dressed for the occasion!
Below: Joe Garzio gives a thumbs up for the BBQ food!
�SKS Spring Sports
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Amelia Dole, Kate Smith, Blake Stefan at the Penn Relays
Varsity 7th & 8th grade Softball Team
SKS Runs the Penn Relays!
Left to Right: Ronan Finley, Ben Driscoll, Mikey Bugler, and Patrick Barausky at the Penn Relays
2019 Boys vs. Girls Softballl game
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CATHOLIC IDENTITY Saint Katharine’s 3rd graders celebrate the Sacrament of the Eucharist with a special visit from Bishop Coffey.
May Procession
Bridget Burke presents Mary with her crown
(left to right) Olivia DJamoos, Molly Butler, & Keira Gallagher
Grace Logan places a votive candle for Mary
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After graduating from SKS, I went to Villa Maria Academy. At Villa, I was involved in a variety of activities and I was able to meet some of my closest friends. I was also able to figure out what path I wanted to take in my college career because of the wonderful science teachers I encountered during my four years and because of the mission trip I was able
to take to Honduras my senior year. While in Honduras, I was able to observe surgeries, care for patients in the PACU, and help families in clinics set up in their villages. This opportunity, along with my science education, helped me to know that I wanted to become a nurse.
I now attend Duquesne University in Pittsburgh and I have just completed my sophomore year as a Nursing major. I have had the honor of working through two clinical rotations so far and have loved every minute of it! At school, I am also involved with the Student Government Association, Alpha Tau Delta, which is a professional nursing fraternity, Active Minds, and Gamma Phi Beta social sorority. I plan on finishing my education at Duquesne, passing my NCLEX (fingers crossed), and one day becoming a forensic nurse.
I think a favorite memory from SKS was field day. I loved having a full day to play different games outside with my classmates. It brought the whole school together and I would love to be able to do it again!
SKS gave me the most amazing friends and memories that I will hold onto for the rest of my life. I learned so much about my faith, education, and myself at SKS and I continue to build on that foundation even today. I am eternally grateful for SKS and the nine years I was able to spend there!
ALUMNI CORNER: KATE SPELLMAN, CLASS OF 2013
Stay in touch with the SKS community! Contact the Alumni Association through Facebook at [email protected] or email at [email protected]. And please send us any recommendations for alumni you’d like to see featured in The Spirit!
ALUMNI!
SKS CLASS OF 2015 COLLEGE DESTINATIONS
Katherine Abele Loyola University of MarylandIsabel Angelichio Catholic University of AmericaAnne Barausky Temple UniversityMeghan Boles Parsons School of DesignBridie Bommentre Fordham UniversityCole Burkitt Temple UniversityAnne Butler Penn State UniversityAnna Chiappone LaSalle UniversityKevin Cone Elon UniversityBlaine Dekovitch Penn State UniversityKelty Eisenhardt Bucknell UniversityHarry Fanto Fairfield UniversityJoey Finley Temple UniversityJamie Flanagan Northeastern UniversityNick Gerardi Penn State UniversityLuca Giordano Loyola University of MarylandEllie Graham University of VirginiaTaylor Gregitis University of North CarolinaGrace Grube Xavier UniversityMatthew Haley Temple UniversityEmily Hoppe Clemson UniversityClaire Keller Catholic University of AmericaGrace King University of PittsburghConnor Leyden University of Notre DamePage Lowery Fairfield UniversityGrace Maguire Fairfield UniversityMartin Manion Villanova UniversityLuke McClatchy Stetson UniversityConnor McDonough Fairfield UniversityRyann McGee Loyola University of MarylandJack Miller Ohio UniversityTaylor Montgomery UndecidedPaul Munshower University of ScrantonMaggie O’Brien University of RichmondJulianna Recchilungo Penn State UniversityLorenzo Recchilungo Penn State UniversityLexi Shreiner Penn State UniversityKyle Spellman Drexel UniversitySara Terzian Penn State UniversityMeghan Trusk Loyola University of MarylandGrace Twohig Drexel UniversityJake Weber Self-employedKate Wieser Northeastern University
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H&S Board Updates
Mr. T’s Summer Message for SKS Students
• Remember to get to Mass and say your prayers. Stay close to Jesus no matter where you are – the beach, the mountains, or traveling.
• Do your summer reading and math packets. It’s important to “sharpen the saw” and stay on top of your skills. As a school we don’t overwhelm students with tons of summer work.
• READ READ READ for pleasure and enjoyment. Get a few good books for the beach or vacation. Also, limit your screen time.
• Help out at home ! Your parents work hard and do a lot for you everyday. You need to do your fair share to chip in at home. Ask your parents how you can contribute better at home.
• Make good decisions, especially when you are on your own. If the crowd is going in the right direction, by all means follow the crowd. If they are going in the wrong direction STAND UP for what is right and walk away.
A special thank you to our departing members of the 2018/19 Home and School Board. Rebecca
Roe did a fantastic job the last two years leading the board. Rebecca led with great communication and hard work to keep our school strong. We thank our other outgoing members who also served
faithfully and well: Maria Mendler as Treasurer, Lee Ann Leary as Advancement Team Liaison, Kristen Ciavarelli as Lower School Rep. Thank you for your dedication, time and efforts!
Let’s welcome our 2019/20 Home and School Board:
President - Erin Buckley Upper School Rep - Linda Logan
Vice President - Kate Quinn Lower School Rep - Kate Schoettler
Treasurer - Jen Driscoll Advancement Team Rep - Jennifer DiMarino
Public Relations - Jason Griesser New Family/Volunteer - Marie Stark
Secretary - Katie Brogan Faculty Rep - Mary DePetris
